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FV07 JBU

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,408 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,457 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 82,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 82,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,462 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,468 miles

bind at offside front brake

deep cut in offside front tyre

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

play at both steering arms

Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

bind at offside front brake

deep cut in offside front tyre

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

play at both steering arms

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,364 miles

coolant low

slight play at steering

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,364 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

slight play at steering

Pass 18 May 2012 42,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear door doesn't secure automatically on its own but does manually

Fail 18 May 2012 42,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear door doesn't secure automatically on its own but does manually

Pass 17 May 2011 34,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen damaged at bottom by offside wiper

Fail 11 May 2011 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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FV07 JBU is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 79,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV07 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV07 JBU is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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